Harriet & M Fred Cartoun
Harriet & M Fred Cartoun is a private foundation based in Newtown, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $38,100 to charitable organizations.
Harriet & M Fred Cartoun at a glance
In short: Harriet & M Fred Cartoun gave $38K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,100
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,721
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $682,160
- +5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harriet & M Fred Cartoun
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says to provide a description of the charity’s purpose, activities, and number of years in existence.
- Contact
Application contact: Harriet M Fred Cartoun Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 378, Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: (203) 869-4560
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harriet & M Fred Cartoun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mark Twain Library ($8K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to Connecticut recipients and 18% to New York recipients. The filing also reports grants to recipients in Oregon (5%), Colorado (5%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harriet & M Fred Cartoun open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Library West Redding, CT | General Aid | $7,500 |
| The Faith Food Pantry Newtown, CT | General Aid | $5,000 |
| The Newtown Fund Newtown, CT | General Aid | $5,000 |
| Congregation Emanuel of Westchester Rye, NY | General Aid | $3,000 |
| Newpond Farm Redding, CT | General Aid | $2,600 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Redding Redding, CT | General Aid | $2,500 |
| Death of Classical Inc New York, NY | General Aid | $2,000 |
| Wy'east Zen Center Sandy, OR | General Aid | $2,000 |
| Etown Boulder, CO | General Aid | $2,000 |
| Living Traditions Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Aid | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $682,160 | $80,377 | $43,868 | $38,100 | 14 | $43,368 | $79,877 | $42,518 |
| 2024 | $646,178 | $25,189 | $39,294 | $34,194 | 11 | $38,794 | $26,810 | $42,346 |
| 2023 | $660,656 | $45,100 | $40,965 | $35,050 | 12 | $40,465 | $44,556 | $39,566 |
| 2022 | $657,327 | $50,511 | $45,012 | $39,300 | 12 | $44,492 | $49,991 | $39,636 |
| 2021 | $652,337 | $18,846 | $38,513 | $33,000 | 12 | $37,994 | $19,859 | $44,741 |
| 2020 | $672,232 | $38,511 | $39,854 | $33,700 | 8 | — | $38,011 | $38,214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harriet & M Fred Cartoun reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions involve youth recreation, arts and music, land preservation, and health. For example, Boys & Girls Club of Redding describes providing recreational facilities and activities for young people, while Redding Land Trust says it works to preserve the town’s natural resources and promote their study. Living Traditions describes presenting folk and traditional music and art, and Death of Classical describes creating new concert experiences and bringing attention to underrepresented composers and performers. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $38,100 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest reported grants were $7,500 to Mark Twain Library, $5,000 each to The Faith Food Pantry and The Newtown Fund, and $3,000 to Congregation Emanuel of Westchester. Other reported grants included $2,600 to Newpond Farm, $2,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Redding, and $2,000 each to Death of Classical, Wy’East Zen Center, ETown, and Living Traditions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Melissa Capezio as treasurer, Andrew Cartoun as president, and Bonita Cartoun as secretary.
Harriet & M Fred Cartoun is led by Andrew Cartoun, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Cartoun
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonita Cartoun
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Capezio
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alan R. Cartoun (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Harriet & M Fred Cartoun
How much does Harriet & M Fred Cartoun give each year?
Harriet & M Fred Cartoun gave $38K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 11 grants.
What is Harriet & M Fred Cartoun's typical grant size?
Harriet & M Fred Cartoun's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,721, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harriet & M Fred Cartoun that year got $2K on average.
Where does Harriet & M Fred Cartoun give grants?
Harriet & M Fred Cartoun gives mostly in Connecticut: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Oregon (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redding, CT (3 grants) and Newtown, CT (2 grants).
Does Harriet & M Fred Cartoun give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harriet & M Fred Cartoun's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harriet & M Fred Cartoun's largest grantees?
Harriet & M Fred Cartoun's largest 2025 grantees include Mark Twain Library ($7,500), The Faith Food Pantry ($5,000) and The Newtown Fund ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harriet & M Fred Cartoun?
Harriet & M Fred Cartoun reported $682K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harriet & M Fred Cartoun fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions involve youth recreation, arts and music, land preservation, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harriet & M Fred Cartoun?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harriet & M Fred Cartoun's EIN?
Harriet & M Fred Cartoun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Harriet & M Fred Cartoun accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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